If you are a parent, you know the feeling. The sun has gone down, the pyjamas are on, and the house is finally quiet, until you mention the word “BRUSHING”. Suddenly, your living room turns into a wrestling ring, and your sweet toddler becomes a master of...
It happens in a split second. A fast-moving cricket ball, a slip on the poolside tiles, or a tumble during a Saturday morning footy match: suddenly, you’re holding your tooth in your hand. In the dental world, we call this an “avulsed tooth,” and it is one...
There’s a specific kind of frustration we may all have experienced at one point in time – it’s 11:00 PM on a Sunday night, you’ve just settled in after a long weekend, and suddenly – throb. A toothache at night feels 10 times worse than one during...
If you’ve spent years hiding your smile in photos or feeling self-conscious during work presentations, you aren’t alone. A common myth we hear at our dental clinic in Maroubra, Sydney, is that orthodontic work is a “teenagers-only” club. The truth? Your...
Good oral hygiene goes beyond brushing your teeth twice a day. One of the most important steps in keeping your teeth and gums healthy is cleaning between your teeth. This is where plaque and food particles tend to collect, and unfortunately, these areas are the...
Wisdom tooth pain can be extremely uncomfortable, distracting, and sometimes quite severe. One of the most common questions patients ask is, “How long will wisdom teeth pain last?” The most honest answer a professional dentist will give is, it depends on the...